Sorcerer King: Asymmetrical 4X

[Island Dog]

We have gone live with Early Access for Sorcerer King, a new Asymmetrical 4X.

 

A good explanation of the game is:

 

Think of the Sorcerer King as the evil mage who won the last traditional 4X game. He has already conquered the world. His enemies (including you) are scattered, their armies broken and cities torn down. His dark minions have free reign to terrorize the survivors everywhere except a few tiny outposts of civilization (like the one you start in) too insignificant to crush.

 

 

Link: http://sorcererking.com

 

Gameplay trailer:

 

 

[+Asmodai MVC]

Obviously the Early Access version is but will the final release of this game be Steam ONLY as well?

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

hmm,  i did not realize that stardock (the company that owns neowin.. or was it "part owns")      made games...

 

 

anyway, this one does not look half bad, so might be worth a try

[Island Dog]

Obviously the Early Access version is but will the final release of this game be Steam ONLY as well?

 

Yes, it uses Steamworks.

[+Asmodai MVC]

Yes, it uses Steamworks.

Thanks for the response.  Is this the plan for all future Stardock games or does it just happen to be the case for Sorcerer King and GalCiv III?

[Island Dog]

Thanks for the response.  Is this the plan for all future Stardock games or does it just happen to be the case for Sorcerer King and GalCiv III?

 

It's probably safe to say all future games will be for the foreseeable future.

[Island Dog]

We have released Beta 3 for Sorcerer King today which brings the Priest and Commander sovereigns to the game. Of course, fixes and other fun things like lots of new content have also been included. :)

Full patch notes here.

 

[Island Dog]

Beta 4 was released today! 

 

New in this beta:

• Enchantment system

[Island Dog]

Beta 5 is available now.

Lots of stuff in this update including:

 

• Remnant Champions

[briangw]

I played this when I first bought it in EA when it came to Steam and had some fun with it. Now I need to go check out the newer build Seems to be coming along nicely!

[Andre S. Veteran]

"Tinkerer" doesn't sound very... majestic. But the game does look good

[Island Dog]

The v1.5 update for Sorcerer King is available with improvement razing, scouting report feature, AI 
and balance updates, and more.

 

Info and full changelog here: http://forums.sorcererking.com/477873/

 

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The new scouting report feature will allow you to get a head start on your adventures by 
scoping out places on the map that are harder to get a scout unit to quickly at the beginning of the game. 
The fog of war will be absent from some points of interest, allowing you to gain some information on 
the surrounding region.

 

Until now, there were no "take-backsies" in war - now, with the new improvement razing feature, 
you can choose to destroy an improvement you've built in order to make room for something else. 
With this feature, you are no longer locked into your early game decisions and can instead adjust in order 
to be more prepared to face the endgame.

 

[Island Dog]

Sorcerer King : Rivals announced today!

 

http://forums.sorcererking.com/479042/

 

http://www.sorcererking.com/rivals

 

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Stardock has revealed the stand-alone expansion for its fantasy 4X strategy game, Sorcerer King. Sorcerer King: Rivals flips the original game's premise on its head by giving the player the ability to become a god with your rivals trying to stop you through any means necessary.

 

Rivals has two new playable races complete with new sovereigns, spells, units, and abilities. Three new lieutenants join the Sorcerer King's army, each with new and unique abilities to challenge you. A new quest editor and Steam Workshop support allows you to write your own epic quest lines and share them with other players around the world.

 

[Island Dog]

Sorcerer King: Rivals is now available!

 

http://forums.sorcererking.com/478801/

 

 

 

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Achieve victory through Ascension
Consume the shards before the Sorcerer King gets them first. Rival his power while fending off the other factions rising against you and cast the spell of Ascension to destroy the world and become a God.

Face Down Powerful new Demigods
The Sorcerer King now has more legions prepared to guard his lair. Face down against terrifying demigods like the Shadow Dragon Nabunihr, test your might against the Crystaline Serpent Abeix, or train your bows on the great bird, Corvos, Bringer of Storms.

Explore new Factions and Champions
Turn the land into frozen mountainsides, build cities on the snowy plains, and enhance your warriors as Bazaal the Dwarven King, Sovereign of the Frozen Realm faction! Or, raise armies of undead and spread enchanted lands across the world with Valemor, Sovereign of the Endless Night faction. Conquer enemies and quests with new champions and their unique powers and abilities.

Craft Unique Items and Potions
Gather ingredients and recipes to craft unique weapons and armor for your army! Experience brand new adventure by embarking on never-before-seen quest lines while you enjoy the witty writing and light humor in the face of the world's destruction.

Share your Quests and Maps on Steam Workshop
Become the author of your own adventures with the user-friendly quest editor! Write the quest text, craft your decisions, and decide on the rewards. Tightly integrated Steam Workshop support lets you easily share your creations with the rest of the world!

 

[Island Dog]

Sorcerer King: Rivals v2.1 update released today!
 

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v2.1 introduces a whole new campaign that starts in a nearby inn with a single, mysterious letter. The writer has sent you an ancient artifact called the Crux of Az-Adoras, which is capable of piercing the magical wards that seal off your realm from the rest of the Sorcerer King's world. But, where did it come from? Who sent it? This isn't a world where things are ever done for free.

           
More info: http://forums.sorcererking.com/481756

Changelog: http://forums.sorcererking.com/482100/Sorcerer-King-Rivals-21-Change-Log-released-39